Day 8 of Chicago Craft Beer Week marked the first in a series of events Lakeshore Beverage is co-hosting with The Hop Review called Arts & Crafts: A Celebration of Art and Craft Beer. The inaugural event featured the work of Chicago artist Nate Azark of 12 Line Studio, including a screenprinting demonstration and a custom piece designed especially for the event. Read More
Last night was the inaugural voyage in our newest event series, BYOBeer Dinners. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ve probably noticed how excited I’ve been about this meal. You probably noticed it HERE and HERE. Which is why my recap of day 6 of Chicago Craft Beer Week is entirely about our time at Rickshaw Republic. Read More
Day 3 of Chicago Craft Beer Week felt like the first day of summer. And what better way to celebrate summer in Chicago then a few pints on a patio? I spent the afternoon with Ben and Jennifer at Brooklyn Brewery making some custom CCBW buttons with Busy Beaver Button Co in Logan Square. Read More
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your place this year (you poor, poor soul) or packing the kids into the car and heading over to see your family, you’re going to need beer. And because you’re a discerning soul of good taste, you’re going to need GOOD beer.
“But the traditional Thanksgiving meal is so hard to pair with! With all of the large and varied flavors on the same plate, how can I possibly find the right beer for me?”
We hear you. Read More